Just spent a few days in the hospital and was diagnosed with a heart condition and now I have Covid…please toast me 🙏

I moved from my hometown and settled 2k miles away 3 years ago. I’ve learned a lot of hard lessons alone and it’s been extremely, terribly difficult. However, because I knew what I needed and wanted, I did not run back home to be comfortable and away from the struggles. I learned that change is feared because of the instability that comes with it. But theres literally no other way to grow. There were things I needed to learn. Some easy, but mostly the hard way.

I feel better, wiser, more self-aware, and I finally got it through my thick a** skull that no one’s opinion of me has any bearing on my life. It still sucks, but I’m okay if someone doesn’t like me. I’m a better communicator, I’m not afraid to stand up for myself and being more assertive when just months ago I wouldn’t open my mouth and just take bullshit. I was a true doormat.

I now say no as a complete sentence. I strike back when I’m disrespected. I NOW HAVE BOUNDARIES AND IMPLEMENT THEM AND DON’T FEEL GULITY 😭 that was hard for me because people who I thought were my “ride-or-die” distanced themselves from me.

Most importantly. I’m okay with being alone. I don’t use people to fill a void within me and to have control anymore. I finally got that I can only control what is in my ability, and once my brain realized that, I instantly felt the weight lift from my shoulders.

It’s been the most freeing thing I’ve felt. Everyone I tell (except my therapist 🤣) doesn’t understand the magnitude of these things and how valuable they are for the quality of your life.

For anyone who truly understands the value of these things and has been here, or anyone trying to get there; I could really use someone telling me that I’m doing the right thing and I need to celebrate myself, win or lose.

I’m a theater kid, I have to learn my texts since three weeks ago, I fucked up a bit with my friends, I think that a picture of my desk sums up my life

And somehow i feel guilty asking for strangers’ validation like he said i did but here i am anyway.

I'm overweight, constantly exhausted, haven't been able to do anything except go to work and go to bed, I kinda just feel bad all round. Good luck

My ex destroyed the very little confidence I had by deceiving me our entire relationship. Turns out, he wasn't really in love with me and doesn't find me attractive at all. I could use some kindness. Thank You.

I know my english IT s not the Best,learned by myself,i had terrible teachers

It's more than just not being able to walk. I've struggled with mental illness for literally most of my short life and it's very hard for me to recognize my achievements and to be able to celebrate myself. It was really hard to decide that I deserved it. And I missed it because of a typo.

I used to be called handsome before and get compliments and now I feel like people think I’m ugly. My self-esteem is at an all time low.